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Hezbollah Denounces US-Brokered Deal

Protests follow Rubio's announcement over disarmament, conditional Israeli withdrawal

(Newser) - A US-brokered roadmap to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has landed in Lebanon, with many there considering it a dud. The preliminary framework, signed in Washington on Friday, would see the Lebanese army gradually take control of all territory and disarm nonstate groups, including Hezbollah, as Israeli troops withdraw...

Newsom Gains on Harris, Vance Swamps Rubio in '28 Poll

Same survey had Democratic race not as close a year ago

(Newser) - The 2028 presidential field remains to be determined, but a new poll indicates who the theoretical leaders are: Kamala Harris and JD Vance. A McLaughlin & Associates survey released this week shows former Vice President Harris topping the Democratic pack with 26% support, ahead of California Gov. Gavin Newsom at...

Amid Shaky Mideast Ceasefire, a 'Flagrant Threat'

Iran launches drone strikes against Bahrain, a likely response to an overnight attack by the US

(Newser) - Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain, while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack on Saturday, likely Tehran's response to overnight airstrikes by the United States. The attacks across the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control,...

Tucker Carlson to Republicans: 'I'm Out'

Conservative pundit says there's 'no chance' he'll support the GOP going forward over Iran war, Israel

(Newser) - Tucker Carlson says he's done calling himself a Republican, and he's betting he's not alone. On the Can't Be Censored podcast , the conservative commentator declared he's "out" when it comes to the GOP, saying the party has "betrayed" voters by putting Israel's...

After Trump's Meloni Remarks, a New Diplomatic Tiff

Italy's foreign minister nixes trip to US to meet with Marco Rubio after president's comments on PM

(Newser) - Italy's foreign minister has just scrapped a US visit over remarks by President Trump. On Friday, Antonio Tajani canceled a planned trip to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling Trump's recent comments about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "offensive," reports CNN . Speaking to Italy's La7,...

'Blame Vance' Strategy Emerges on Iran Deal
'Blame Vance'
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Jun 18, 2026 8:05 AM CDT

'Blame Vance' Strategy Emerges on Iran Deal

If pact doesn't work out, Trump and allies appear ready to pin it on the vice president

(Newser) - When discussing the Iran deal on Wednesday, President Trump joked that he would take the credit if it works out—but "if it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD," reports the Hill . "You better be careful, JD." The quip illustrates the bind Vice President...

Vance Suggests He Has Trump's Support for 2028 Bid

VP says he won't make a decision until after the midterms

(Newser) - JD Vance says his next big political move will be a family decision made after November. In a CBS Sunday Morning interview, the vice president said he and his wife, Usha, plan to sit down after the midterms to weigh a 2028 presidential bid, adding that he avoids making major...

Watchdogs Probe Legality of Prolonged Iran War
US War With Iran
Now Under Review
Jun 4, 2026 10:10 AM CDT

US War With Iran Now Under Review

Federal watchdogs launch joint probe into legality of extended hostilities

(Newser) - Three federal watchdogs are now formally scrutinizing the US war with Iran—and whether the White House has blown past a legal limit. Inspectors general for the Pentagon, State Department, and USAID announced a joint review of "Operation Epic Fury," triggered by a law that requires oversight of overseas military...

Rubio Blasts Democrat's 'Absurd' Trump Questions

Lieu accuses Rubio of lying about Trump sleeping during meetings

(Newser) - Rep. Ted Lieu turned a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing into a debate over President Trump's alertness. The California Democrat on Wednesday played multiple clips that he said showed the president dozing during official events, including a December Cabinet meeting where Trump appears slumped in his chair as Secretary...

Lawmakers Grill Rubio on Iran, Cuba, Ebola

He says Tehran has become more open to negotiations on nuclear program

(Newser) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that is looking increasingly in doubt. Rubio defended the Trump administration's approach to Iran and other global hotspots in back-to-back...

Rubio Tops Cabinet Meetings in Flattery, Vance in Insults

New York Times review compares how secretaries use their time with Trump

(Newser) - President Trump's Cabinet meetings often double as televised showcases of praise for the president and attacks on his rivals, a New York Times review finds. The footage shows that one member stands out among the equals: Secretary of State Marco Rubio did the most talking overall in Cabinet meetings...

Trump Urges US Negotiators 'Not to Rush Into' Iran Deal

Ceasefire extension, Hormuz reopening, and nuclear talks remain under negotiation

(Newser) - Negotiators working on a US-Iran agreement over the war in the Gulf are being told to slow down, at least by one side, the BBC reports. President Trump said Sunday he has directed his team "not to rush into a deal," one day after describing an accord as...

Trump and Rubio Answer GOP Objections to Iran Deal

Graham says agreement might make Iran 'more powerful over time'

(Newser) - President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday defended the emerging terms of the administration's deal to end the war with Iran after Republicans criticized them. Sen. Lindsey Graham posted that the deal could make Iran "more powerful over time," while Sen. Ted Cruz said...

Trump Renews Threat to Cuba as Rubio Calls Deal Unlikely

'I would be happy to do it,' president says

(Newser) - President Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of US military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro. Trump said previous US presidents have...

Senators to Rubio: Keep Trump's Face Off US Passports

5 senators warn plan politicizes passport and semiquincentennial celebration

(Newser) - A group of senators is formally asking that Secretary of State Marco Rubio halt plans to put President Trump's face inside a special edition US passport. In a letter to Rubio first obtained by CNBC , Sen. Jeff Merkley and four other senators urged the State Department to scrap plans...

Rubio to Cubans: Don't Blame the US
Rubio to Cubans:
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May 20, 2026 11:05 AM CDT

Rubio to Cubans: Don't Blame the US

Secretary of state disputes claims that US oil blockade has created a crisis

(Newser) - Marco Rubio used Cuba's independence day to deliver a rare, direct message to Cubans in Spanish, accusing the island's communist leadership—not Washington—of causing the country's deepening blackout crisis . The secretary of state said leadership claims that the US oil blockade is to blame are a smokescreen, arguing that...

WHO Chief Pushes Back on Rubio's Ebola Comment

As agency says risk is high regionally, low globally

(Newser) - The Ebola crisis in eastern Congo has the World Health Organization on alert—but not in panic mode. The agency on Wednesday said the outbreak, centered in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, poses a high risk within the Democratic Republic of Congo and across the region, but a...

Sources: Iran War May Soon Be 'Operation Sledgehammer'

New name could reset 60-day war powers clock, some say

(Newser) - The Pentagon is gaming out more than military moves if the shaky Iran ceasefire falls apart—it's also workshopping a fresh war name, sources tell NBC News . Two US officials say the Pentagon is considering dubbing any renewed campaign "Operation Sledgehammer," replacing "Operation Epic Fury,"...

Op-Ed: Let's All Laugh at Marco Rubio Memes
Op-Ed: Rubio Memes Offer
Rare Bipartisan Laughs
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May 11, 2026 9:45 AM CDT

Op-Ed: Rubio Memes Offer Rare Bipartisan Laughs

Jokes about a secretary with many hats show humor can bridge political divides: McArdle

(Newser) - Politics may feel like a nonstop headache, but Megan McArdle thinks one very silly internet joke offers a kind of aspirin. In a Washington Post opinion piece, the columnist argues that the "Marco Rubio has yet another job" meme allows Americans to laugh together at a time when "...

US Reports Striking Tankers Headed for Iranian Port

Rubio says he expects answer soon on latest proposal

(Newser) - The US military said Friday that American forces have hit two more Iranian oil tankers trying to breach the blockade, even as both sides continue to insist a ceasefire is still intact. US Central Command reported disabling the Iranian-flagged ships Friday as they headed toward an Iranian port, a day...

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